Chapter 30

Elise called John several times before she finally got a response. Apparently, he’d been in the theatre and his cell phone was set on vibrate, so he hadn’t noticed it right away. As succinctly as possible, she explained the situation and he said he’d head right over to Marla’s.

Twisting her fingers, she listened to the sounds of the argument going on at Marla’s apartment. There’d been no more screams, just yelling and angry voices, but she couldn’t make out what was being said except once she was sure she’d heard Kane’s name. At that her stomach had clenched in fear. What if Ryne was trying to lure Kane over to Marla’s so he could attack him?

After tense moments, a door slammed and glass broke, then all was silent. Tentatively, she called into the receiver.

“Marla? Marla? Can you hear me? It’s Elise. Kane’s on his way. Marla?”

There was a scuttling sound and then Marla spoke, sniffling and obviously crying. “Elise? Is that you?”

“Yes, it’s me. Marla, ar